Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of "kawaii," which is Japanese for "cute" but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other illustrators to ...

TOKYO (AP) -- Hello Kitty turned 50 on Nov. 1. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...

Cheng, a University of Oregon associate professor, said. “There is an unresolved indeterminacy about her that is so amazing.” Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is ...

PHOTOS: At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever But first, more on the origin story. Unlike Mickey Mouse and Snoopy, Hello Kitty didn’t start as a cartoon. A young Sanrio ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan’s “kawaii”, or cute, soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on display ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan's "kawaii" – cute – soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on ...

Jackie O reveals her secret battle with alcohol and drug addiction in her new memoir – but she also opens up about her past food issues. In The Whole Truth, out today, Jackie reveals she’s had ...